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Berne Union was struggling to put away a pesky Nelsonville-York team Dec. 28. Hunter Martin got the ball inside the lane and finished through contact. The usually soft-spoken junior pounded his fist against his chest and yelled with emotion at the opportunity to complete a three-point play.

His team matched his energy and held on for a 61-58 win.

The 6-foot-9 Martin did plenty of things during that game to show off his immense talent, finishing with 33 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. But the passion he displayed after finishing that shot showed his growth as a player as much as any ...